Hot-in-Baltimore Contest update
This week's hot weather has pushed us to a total of 19 days so far this year with highs of 90 degrees or more. For Hot-in-Baltimore Contest participants that means our low-baller, "BD," is now in 
the lead with his lowest-of-all guess of 15 days for the year.
Remember, the winner will be the one who comes closest without going over the actual total. In this case, the second-lowest guess was 21 days, from "Rick." Two more days of 90-plus weather and Rick will take the lead.
There are 24 entries in all. The highest guess was Jason C.'s, with 56 days. The average for Baltimore is 29.4 days. The record is 59 days, set last year.
We're moving into what is statistically the hottest week of the year, from July 16 to 25, so there's still plenty of time to rack up more 90-degree readings. Was there ever a better reason to cheer for another hot, stifling summer in Baltimore?
(SUN PHOTO: Gene Sweeney Jr. July 2011)
Comments
"Was there ever a better reason to cheer for another hot, stifling summer in Baltimore?"
In one word - NO!
Even though I guessed 40, I would be EXTREMELY happy to see BD win (sorry Rick).
Mike
Posted by: Mike | July 13, 2011 9:23 PM
I certainly am not cheering for anymore 90 degree days!! (And not just because of the contest!)
Posted by: BD | July 14, 2011 7:49 AM
Oh course it's the hottest week of the year: it's Artscape weekend!
FR: Never understood why they picked this week. Add crowds and you'll find me somewhere else. Fortunately, Friday should be delightful, with a forecast high of 85, dropping to the 60s overnight. Temperatures climb through the weekend, though, to 88. No rain in sight.
Posted by: Marian | July 14, 2011 9:36 AM